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GR08 VBZ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,022 mi
Last recorded111,022 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 VBZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 111,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 107,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 103,219 miles

steering arm o/s slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2019 86,272 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 74,790 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft sill damp

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 66,071 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 66,017 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 53,488 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 76,279 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 53,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing low - 3mm

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,419 miles

Both front & rear inner brake pads are low.

Both n/s wheels inner rim are badly buckled.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 49,630 miles

pads worn

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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GR08 VBZ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR08 VBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GR08 VBZ registered?

GR08 VBZ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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